Born in China (The Walt Disney Company, G)
The Disney “circle of life” approach is valuable because it gives children a way to relate the natural world to their own lives.
disney
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | The Fabulous Fox Theatre
The live adaptation will never be identical to the film but it does need to be just as magical, and in that respect, this rendition missed the mark.
Hunter Hunted | Crafting Happiness
There’s nothing like going on stage and seeing a sea of faces slowly start to grin and smile as they soak in your music and give you their nod of approval.
Cinderella (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, PG)
Thankfully, once you cut past the distractions, the new version of Cinderella isn’t as bad as its prerelease strategy would lead you to believe.
Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films 2015 (shorts.tv, NR)
If you’re weary of the endless discussion about which nomination actually deserved it, it can be great fun to step away from the features and dip into the Oscar-nominated short films.
Big Hero 6 (Walt Disney Studios, PG)
The film feels focus-grouped and producer-noted within an inch of its life.
Tarzan: The Stage Musical | The Muny
Phil Collins has mad skills when it comes to writing love songs that make you tear up within the first 10 words, but they’re no “Hakuna Matata.”
The Lone Ranger (PG-13, Disney)
Armie Hammer’s version of the Lone Ranger simply isn’t cool.
The Lion King 3D (Buena Vista Pictures, G)
The plot is as powerful as it was the first time we visited the African continent where the animal kingdom is ruled by the powerful but caring lion Mufasa.
I Am Number Four (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, PG-13)
Just once, I wish the person who realizes that they have massive amounts of untapped power and must save us all from malevolence would be a 52-year-old.